bugsy1968

Last month, we were getting off the Century. There was an older couple grabbing their bikes from a large closet within steps of the security area (pre-gangway). My husband commented on how cool that was. They said they always bring their bikes, and the ship keeps them down in this area. When we were on The Solstice the following week, I looked and sure enough, they also had a similar closet with a few bikes stashed in it near the secrurity area.

In this scenario, it sounds ideal as those who want to have their bicycles available can, without disrupting the enjoyment of other passengers.

According to this post you can: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1230781&highlight=bike

I think I would be more likely to believe what is stated by the cruise line as opposed to some other thread on Cruise Critic. This other thread is more specific to Southampton and perhaps they handle things differently in Europe. Best place for the correct answer is to pick up the phone and call Celebrity.

All I can say is that as a fellow passenger, I don't really want to have to deal with people pushing their bikes around the ship (The ship Elevators are small and if I was waiting for an elevator and couldn't get on because someone's Bikes were taking up all the room, I would get extremely irritated.

If the bikes need to be kept in the Cabins, then that means they have to be taken through the corridors which are small, especially when the stewards have their carts out.

Unless the Bikes can be kept somewhere in Storage and taken off in port, I don't think it's appropriate at all to have bikes in the public areas/hallways of the ship and if I was in any way inconvenienced by them, I can assure you that I would file a complaint with Passenger Services.

This is a premium cruise people, not the YMCA at Sea!

I am fairly certain that you would not be able to bring bicycles on board with Celebrity. I took the liberty of posting their "What not to Pack List" below.

If you can't bring a Skateboard or surfboard (or most other sporting equipment as listed), I am fairly certain that bicycles would fall uner the "These and other similar items" category. Although to get the most accurate answer, I would just give Celebrity a call (but would start planning on renting a bike in Bermuda).

What not to Pack

Weapons, illegal drugs, and other items that could interfere with the safe operation of the ship or the safe and secure environment of our guests and crew are prohibited. The following are examples of items that guests are not allowed to bring onboard. These and other similar items will be confiscated upon being found. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, flammable liquids, explosives, and dangerous chemicals will not be returned.

•Firearms & Ammunition, including realistic replicas.•*Sharp Objects, including knives and scissors.•Illegal Drugs & Substances•Candles & Incense•Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, & Hot Plates•Baseball Bats, Hockey Sticks, Cricket Bats, Bows & Arrows•Skateboards & Surfboards•Martial Arts Gear•Self-Defense Gear, including handcuffs, pepper spray, night sticks.•Flammable Liquids and Explosives, including lighter fluid and fireworks.•HAM Radios•Dangerous Chemicals, including bleach and paint.

I concur with several of my fellow posters. I personally don't like their coffee at all, but will drink it if I had to. On our last cruise, I brought a box of the Starbucks Via Instant and it was much better than they syrupy stuff they serve in the dining rooms and gave me my morning fix.